Feb 15, 2018
A dental filling is an oral health procedure that restores the anatomy, function, and integrity of a tooth that has been damaged by dental caries or trauma. When there is a tooth cavity, the dentist removes the portion of the tooth that is infected and fills it in...
Feb 8, 2018
In 1868, Richard Cadbury introduced the first box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Since then, sweets have become one of the most popular gifts exchanged by sweethearts on Valentine’s Day. Few people want to completely refrain from eating chocolate and other candies...
Feb 1, 2018
Before the food we eat turns into nourishment for our bodies, a lot has to happen. For starters, we need to break the food down by chewing it so that it can enter the digestive system and its nutrients can be absorbed. Teeth are an imperative part of this process....
Jan 26, 2018
In addition to their talent for acting, celebrity movie stars are famous for their good looks. We see them on and off the screen with their faces and hair made up, wearing perfectly-executed designer outfits and flashing intoxicating smiles. Here are some of the movie...
Jan 22, 2018
When you undergo an endodontic procedure such as a root canal, your dentist will send you home with instructions for pain management and dental care while you are recovering from the treatment. Your provider will also give you instructions about follow-up visits. It...
Jan 15, 2018
Dental implants were the invention of Per-Ingvar Branemark, a Swedish surgeon. Dental implants today are the standard procedure for the prosthetic replacement of missing teeth. A dental implant is usually made of titanium. It is placed by an experienced dentist as a...
Jan 9, 2018
In the spirit of National Thank You Month, which is observed every January, all of us at Felt Family Dentistry would like to thank our loyal patients for a wonderful year in 2017. It was a great year for us as we expanded our services and welcomed many new patients to...
Jan 3, 2018
Every January, people set resolutions to make life better than it was the previous year. The most popular goals tend to focus on money, interpersonal relationships, work, and health. In the health arena, people strive to lose weight and exercise more, but they...
Dec 26, 2017
People have been told since childhood that milk builds strong bones. The message actually refers to calcium, not milk, although milk is a good source of calcium. Calcium is not only good for the bones but also for strong teeth. Milk’s influence, however, has been...
Dec 18, 2017
Many parents observe their kids grinding their teeth, usually at night while they sleep. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, often occurs when infants are teething. It may also happen when children are getting their permanent teeth. Some children may grind their teeth out of...
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